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The strongest link was between dark-green vegetables – such as spinach, kale, and broccoli – and higher responses to omega-3 supplements.

As the authors wrote, “Although further work will be required … this study has generated an intriguing and unexpected hypothesis for diet interactions in the context of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.” (O'Sullivan A et al. 2013)

Why would greens boost the efficacy of omega-3s?

The study authors proposed two possible answers to this question.

First, they point out that fruit and vegetable consumption reduces oxidative stress, which may damage omega-3s in the body:

“… it is conceivable that lower vegetable intake induces a pro-oxidative state that may diminish omega-3 availability ...” (O'Sullivan A et al. 2013)